Sunnybank House - Clifden, Galway, Ireland

Parking		Bath
Television		Indoor Hot Tub
Sky Television		Outdoor Hot Tub
Video or DVD		Shower
Microwave		Power Shower
Dishwasher		Open Fire
Ensuite Bathroom		Wood Stove
Central heating		Laundry facilities
Games Room		Swimming Pool
Garden		Tennis Court
Freezer		Jacuzzi Bath
Balcony/Patio		Coffee Maker
Sauna		Internet
Air conditioning
Linen
Towels provided		Bed linen provided
Designed to accommodate large groups or families, there is plenty of living space and utilitiy facilities throughout.

The Drawing room is the main room in the House, adorned with paintings and antique furnishings. The gracious room is made intimate by its large roaring turf fire around which friendships are made and stories are told as visitors relax and drink tea or read a book in the evenings. One of our better known visitors was Chelsea Clinton who stayed with us during her Irish Tour. The bedrooms are all individually decorated with a combination of antiques and modern day conveniences and all have their own bathrooms.

The separate dining room has one large dining room table and service tables and leads into the cosy reading room with an open fire. The library has a writing desk and PC, hundreds of books and is also suitable for extra dining space.

The large country Kitchen is designed to cater for large numbers and has a separate utility room with extra fridge ans storage space as well as large washing and drying facilities.

The Gardens with their blend of rockeries, lily ponds and mature plants offer a calming respite after a long days sightseeing. Our outdoor heated swimming pool is open from May to September . There is also a sauna and tennis court.

Please visit http://www.connemararentals.com/ to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Galway.

The town of Clifden lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the 12 Ben Mountains. It's a friendly and lively town with plenty of places to eat from tea shops to gourmet restaurants, good Irish pubs.

The countryside of Connemara offers much of interest all year round; an abundance of wildflowers in spring, lush greenery of the summer, nodding wild cotton bogs and grasslands in the autumn, winter walks on golden sand beaches.

Clifden Town is the Capital of Connemara one of the most scenic regions in Connemara. Established in the early 1800’s at Clifden Bay, it follows the classic 19th century layout: oval in plan, with three principal streets - Market Street, Main Street and Bridge Street, a Market Square, a fine bridewell or gaol, courthouse and harbour. Clifden today is a vibrant and cultural town which has retained its historic roots while developing in services and facilities. You will find colourful streets with a great selection of small local food shops – (fishmongers, butchers, fruit and vegetable store, delicatessens and a bakery) , numerous craft and gift shops, art galleries and exhibitions and other interesting shops including antique shops, designer clothes shops, jewellery and vintage shops. In between all of these you will find a great selection of Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs. Most pubs in Clifden serve Bar food and have live music weekly. On the practical side there are three supermarkets (including Aldi and Lidl), two banks, three chemists, two petrol stations, two churches and a post office. For many, the allure of Connemara is in the ever changing scenery, the magical light, walks on the beach, turf fires, the rugged landscape, wild life and flora, the sense of history or a plate of fresh oysters and a pint of Guinness by the fire singing along to a local music session. However, if you wish to plan some activities during your visit here are some suggestions… 12 Things to do in Connemara and Clifden 1.Connemara National Park A must do and see activity. Some of the most spectacular vistas can be seen from any of the National park walks, which range from a half hour gentle ascent to a full climb to the peak of the Diamond Mountain, approximately 4 hours to the summit and back. The National Park is home to Connemara ponies, wild goats and Irish deer there is also a History museum, Café, Children’s playground and picnic area. They offer guided walks during the summer season. The visitor centre is open from March to October. www.connemaranationalpark.ie Tel: 095-41323 2.Kylemore Abbey The world famous Benedictine Abbey , Gothic Church , Victorian Walled Gardens and Craft shop are open to the public all year around. www.kylemoreabbeytourism.ie Tel: 095-41146 3.Walking in Connemara The area is a walkers paradise whether following a planned route or just ambling along country roads and beaches, of which there are many. You will find a folder of 20 different Connemara walks in your house or follow the Road signs around the countryside which indicate good routes for walking or cycling. Try www.goconnemara.com for further walking information or contact Micheal Gibbons of the Connemara Walking Centre for guided historic walks – very interesting. Tel. 095 21379 or email walkwest@indigo.ie Bicycles can be hired throughout the year from Mannions Shop Tel: 095 21160 4.Golf Connemara Golf Club is a championship links course overlooking the Atlantic. From the testing dog leg opening hole through to the breathtaking back 9, which have been acknowledged as the "equal to any in the world". They offer very reasonable green fees all year round. Or why not use your time off to take Golf lessons with a view to improving your swing or just getting started. www.connemaragolflinks.com Tel: 095- 23502 or 095- 23602 5.Horse Riding A number of riding schools in the area offer pony trekking or lessons for all ages. Try Errislannan Manor, Tel: 095 21134 Email errislannanmanor@eircom.net or Cleggan Riding School Tel : 095 44746 6.Sailing Whether you are sailing to Clifden or wish to go sailing, contact Clifden boat club which is located at the end of the Beach Road. They offer Sailing courses throughout the summer. www.clifdenboatclub.com 7.Adventure and Water Sports Two of the country’s best adventure centres are located within 30 minutes drive from Clifden. They offer daily and weekly courses for both adults and children in sailing, windsurfing, orienteering, kayaking, rock climbing, bungee jumping, waterskiing, archery, clay pigeon Shooting, amongst others. www.killaryadventure.com or www.delphimountainresort.com You can go scuba diving in a most beautiful area, north of Clifden. The Scuba Dive West Centre is one of the most established dive centres in the Country and offer courses for all levels. www.scubadivewest.com 8.Cruises and Boat Charters The Killary Fjord Cruise is a 1.5 hour cruise along Ireland’s only Fjord with an interesting talk on the history of the area. There are several sailings daily between April and October www.killarycruises.com The Brazen Hussy - For day charters around the Connemara Coast www.brazenhussy.ie Tel: 086 2795118 9.Fishing Connemara is world renowned for its fresh water and Sea fishing. Here are some useful contact details. For daily group fishing charters leaving from the Quay in Clifden contact John Brittan at www.seafishingireland.net Tel: 095 21073 or John Ryan on Tel: 095 21069. For fresh water fishing: www.ballynahinch-castle.com/fishing or www.loughinaghlodgehotel.com/fishing.htm. For general fishing information try: www.wrfb.ie 10.Island Hopping Discover the Beautiful islands off the coast of Connemara. The Island Ferry leaves from Cleggan village to Inishbofin Island - four times a day. The island has beautiful walks, beaches and ancient ruins. There are a couple of small hotels that serve lunch. See www.inishbofinislanddiscovery.com or www.walkingconnemara.com, or for details on visiting the Aran Islands, visit www.visitaranislands.com. 11.Spa Treatments and Beauty Salons Try the Spa at Delphi Lodge which is about 30 min. drive - www.delphimountainresort.com or the spa at Abbeyglen Castle, in Clifden - www.abbeyglen.ie. Beauty Salon: Ciuin, Bridge Street, Clifden - www.ciuinhealthandbeauty.ie, Tel: 095 30205. 12.Music, Theatre and Cinema There is live music all year round in Clifden, whether it be local traditional sessions in the pubs, contemporary live bands, music festivals, Irish dancing shows, local theatre and a full arts and culture schedule. We have a small cinema and Theatre also see www.stationhousetheatre.com. There are many other activities and sights to see -details of which are updated every season. You can easily find out about these once you arrive in Clifden by calling into our tourist Office or picking up the local free newspaper in any newsagent. Here are some useful sites for planning your visit: www.clifden.ie www.connemara.net www.connemaracoastaltours.com www.discoverireland.com

Travel: Galway Airport/Knock Airport/Shannon Airport

Good places to visit: Connemara National Park for beautiful scenery and plentiful wildlife. 18 hole Championship Golf Course, Connemara Safaris, Connemara Walking Centre, Connemara Heritage and History centre, Killary Harbour - Ireland's only fjord, Lough Corrib - the Republic of Ireland's largest lake with fishing for trout and salmon. Daily boat trips to Inishbofin island, Killary and Delphi Adventure centres

Annual Events: Clifden Arts Week, september Jazz and Blues festival,June bank holiday Railway heritage week , April Connemara Pony Festival

Good places to eat: An abundance of excellent restaurants and foodie pubs.

Local Sports: Fishing, golf, sailing, walking tours, horse riding

Clifden

Clifden Town is the capital of Connemara one of the most scenic regions in Ireland. Established in the early 1800’s at Clifden Bay, it follows the classic 19th century layout: oval in plan, with three principal streets – Market Street, Main Street and Bridge Street, a Market Square, a fine bridewell or gaol, courthouse and harbour. Clifden today is a vibrant and cultural town which has retained its historic roots while offering a wide range of services and facilities. You will find colourful streets with a great selection of small local food shops – (fishmongers, butchers, fruit and vegetable store, delicatessens and a bakery), numerous craft and gift shops, art galleries and exhibitions and other interesting shops including antique shops, designer clothes shops, jewellery and vintage shops. A wide selection of pubs and music sessions in Clifden In between all of these you will find a great selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs. Most pubs in Clifden serve bar food and have live music weekly. On the practical side there are four supermarkets (including Aldi and Lidl), two banks, three chemists, two petrol stations, two churches and a post office. For many, the allure of Connemara is in the ever-changing scenery, the magical light, walks on the beach, turf fires, the rugged landscape, wildlife and flora, the sense of history or a plate of fresh oysters and a pint of Guinness by the fire singing along to a local music session. However, if you wish to plan some activities during your visit here you can find a list of suggestions here for sights in the west, activities in Connemara and cultural or well-being experiences in Clifden and surrounds.

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